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Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair (49-2011)

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

At a Glance

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers earns a median of $46,860/yr with -0.9% projected growth. Typical entry: Some college, no degree. Top skills: Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment, UNIX, Structured query language SQL.

Median Annual Wage

$46,860/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

-0.9%

Annual Openings

8

Typical Education

Some college, no degree

Skills & Requirements

Skills (10)

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

3.6
Repairing

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

3.6
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

3.5
Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

3.4
Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

3.4
Equipment Selection

Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

3.3
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

3.3
Equipment Maintenance

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

3.3
Time Management

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

3.3
Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

3.3

Knowledge (3)

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

4.3
Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

4.0
Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

3.6

Abilities (10)

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.9
Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

3.8
Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

3.6
Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

3.6
Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

3.5
Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

3.5
Speech Recognition

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

3.5
Finger Dexterity

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

3.5
Information Ordering

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

3.4
Visualization

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

3.4

Technology (17)

UNIX

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Structured query language SQL

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
ServiceNow

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Windows

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft PowerPoint

Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Active Directory

Category: Internet directory services software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Access

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Linux

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
JavaScript

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Hypertext markup language HTML

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Acrobat

Category: Document management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Extensible markup language XML

Category: Enterprise application integration software | Hot Technology

4.5

Work Activities (10)

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

4.6
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

4.4
Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

4.3
Working with Computers

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

4.1
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

4.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

3.9
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

3.9
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

3.8
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

3.4
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

3.4

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